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This week, we detail the latest updates surrounding the Paramount and Skydance merger, the Fubo and Venu Sports pretrial conference on September 12 and the NBA asking New York's Supreme Court to dismiss Warner Bros. Discovery's matching rights lawsuit against the league. We highlight the report that Amazon no longer plans to invest $115 million into Bally Sports, Diamond Sports Group agreeing to honor its legacy TV agreements with most of its NBA and NHL partners and Disney's decision to close all its TV Everywhere apps later this month. Finally, we break out the new multiview options for NFL Sunday Ticket subscribers, Twitch's plans to raise the cost of new Tier 1 and gift subscriptions and why Netflix's stock price hit a three-year high in August.Podcast produced by Security Halt Media
Bob Gruters, Chief Revenue Officer of Loop Media, joins Michael Beach to discuss the massive upside of streaming and impact of contextual relevancy for retailers, their customers, and their advertising partners. Want the latest insights from around the video advertising industry? Subscribe to our weekly State of the Screens Newsletter here: https://content.crossscreen.media/sots-newsletter-signup
Chris Hood is a digital strategist and technology entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in online entertainment and marketing for TV, Film, Music, and Video Games. As the Head of Business Innovation and Strategy for Google, Chris engages with some of the top companies in the world to develop digital transformation strategies that grow business value. At Google, He also hosts the weekly business podcast That Digital Show. Previously, Chris Hood worked as a Director for Fox Broadcasting where he developed storytelling technologies and innovated new mechanisms for viewers to engage with television content for shows like Glee, Gotham, Sleepy Hollow, The X-Factor, and American Idol. His work included the development of TV Everywhere products and interactive media platforms for streaming services. Chris also teaches in the Information Technology department for Southern New Hampshire University and Colorado Technical University.
Chris and Brandon talk about digital transformation, what it means, why you need to understand it or risk getting beat by your competition. They discuss case studies of companies doing digital transformation right, what they're doing and how you can replicate it for your company to 10x your results. About Chris HoodChris is a digital strategist, technology entrepreneur, and innovation executive with over 35 years of experience in online business development and transformation Currently, Chris is Head of Business Innovation & Strategy at Google. His thought leadership and strategic insights on digital and business transformation have fueled countless enterprises' digital success. At Google, he keeps a pulse on the media and entertainment industry with strategic participation in Google's industry solutions and developing incredible digital experiences across all of the mediums. Chris also hosts That Digital Show, a weekly business podcast for Google Cloud. Previously, Chris Hood worked as a Director for Fox Broadcasting where he developed storytelling technologies and innovated new mechanisms for viewers to engage with television content for shows like Glee, Gotham, Sleepy Hollow, The X-Factor, and American Idol. His work included the development of TV Everywhere products and interactive media platforms for streaming services. Chris also teaches in the Information Technology department for Southern New Hampshire University and Colorado Technical University. CONNECT WITH US Sign up for our NewsletterOver 17,200 listeners and countinghttps://edge.ck.page/bea5b3fda6 EPISODE LINKS: Googlehttps://Google.com Chris Hood Homepagehttps://ChrisHood.com HELPFUL FREE RESOURCES: How to Write a Business Plan in 13 easy to Build Slides. FREE 30+ page ebook https://www.buildabusiness.io/guide-to-building-the-perfect-business-plan1600276207655 EDGE PODCAST INFO: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/edge/id1522407349 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7a3WcnSn9PlvwwF5hn4p4S YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCabV9Rcw4MohWvTGr3OTzFw Website https://MyEDGEPodcast.com RSS Feed https://buildabusinesssuccesssecrets.libsyn.com/rss SUPPORT & CONNECT EDGE NEWSLETTEROver 17,200 listeners and countinghttps://edge.ck.page/bea5b3fda6 EDGE Podcast. A top podcast for entrepreneurs! https://myedgepodcast.com
CTV leads the way in cross-screen video and TV innovation for marketers and agencies seeking to define and activate specific audience segments. In this podcast, BIA's Managing Director, Rick Ducey, speaks with Samsung Ads' Justin Evans, Global Head of Analytics and Insights help us understand the emerging TV ecosystem and achieve better performance across linear TV, OTT, digital and mobile. You will also hear Justin's ideas about TV Everywhere apps and his thoughts on “currency”.
Discovery Inc. is gearing up for its upfront, in which media companies look to sell linear and digital schedules to media buyers and their agencies ahead of the upcoming TV season. Ahead of its May 18 virtual presentation to advertisers, S&P Global Market Intelligence recently caught up with Discovery Chief U.S. Advertising Sales Officer Jon Steinlauf to discuss the company's new streaming service, Discovery+, and the ad market amid COVID-19. Steinlauf also addresses the programmer's burgeoning TV Everywhere business and opportunities beyond linear TV's traditional demographics.
Me and My Roku Podcast with host Peter A. Clay is back and better for your diet than ever!!In this episode:A discussion on TV Everywhere appsPausing a subscription instead of Canceling!Roku Channel on Amazon Fire TV????A New Google ChromecastMore Apple TV+And Pete actually recommends a show!! Plus Much More!For updates and more go to meandmyroku.comGet a 7 Day Free Trial of Philo at try.philo.com Click here to learn how Pete gets his Gift Cards for Streaming!Special thanks to archive.org for their support.Subscribe to the Me and My Roku podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spreaker, Spotify, Tunein, Amazon Music, Gaana, JioSaavn, Soundcloud, YouTube, iHeart Media, Podbean, Pandora and Radio.com!!!!Follow me on Twitter @radioafflictionFor questions and comments: Email me at meandmyrokupodcast@gmail.comEnjoy!
I'll Have the One That Fell on the Floor. Bean Dip People. Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld Earn $100 Million with Netflix Deal. Morons in the News: Don't Walk While Watching TV on Your Phone. Losing the Marconi... Again. The Hotel Jackhammer. That's Just Too Much. Sports and News on TV Everywhere. Talkback Caller: How to Pick Up a Cat. The Crazy Cat Lady in the Streets and the Sheets! Can You Believe This S***? Snoops IG Post About Martha Stewart. The Sacklers. Ancestry.com The Whooping Cough. Small Plates: Lincoln Was a Bartender.
Liz Janneman: The art of cultivating superfans, culture and ad support rely on creating an immersive experience Liz Janneman, EVP of Network Strategy at Ovation explains how their strategy of “going all-in” strengthens brand value, fuels the arts, and supports local communities. Ovation has made an art out of creating an immersive brand experience. The network captures consumers with high-quality original programming and then feeds their desire for more by offering related documentaries and short-form ad-supported content on the OTT platform and providing access anywhere, anytime with the TV Everywhere app.
Liz Janneman: The art of cultivating superfans, culture and ad support rely on creating an immersive experience Liz Janneman, EVP of Network Strategy at Ovation explains how their strategy of “going all-in” strengthens brand value, fuels the arts, and supports local communities. Ovation has made an art out of creating an immersive brand experience. The network captures consumers with high-quality original programming and then feeds their desire for more by offering related documentaries and short-form ad-supported content on the OTT platform and providing access anywhere, anytime with the TV Everywhere app.
Liz Janneman: The art of cultivating superfans, culture and ad support rely on creating an immersive experience Liz Janneman, EVP of Network Strategy at Ovation explains how their strategy of “going all-in” strengthens brand value, fuels the arts, and supports local communities. Ovation has made an art out of creating an immersive brand experience. The network captures consumers with high-quality original programming and then feeds their desire for more by offering related documentaries and short-form ad-supported content on the OTT platform and providing access anywhere, anytime with the TV Everywhere app.
Liz Janneman: The art of cultivating superfans, culture and ad support rely on creating an immersive experience Liz Janneman, EVP of Network Strategy at Ovation explains how their strategy of “going all-in” strengthens brand value, fuels the arts, and supports local communities. Ovation has made an art out of creating an immersive brand experience. The network captures consumers with high-quality original programming and then feeds their desire for more by offering related documentaries and short-form ad-supported content on the OTT platform and providing access anywhere, anytime with the TV Everywhere app.
Clark Pierce - SVP, TV Everywhere is the man in charge of the FOX Sports app that is drawing rave reviews. I can tell you that it is without question a must-have app for streaming sports content and it is only getting better as this week they covered both the U.S. OPEN and WORLD CUP 2018 from every possible angle.* Promotional and sponsor consideration from Sling TV the best streaming live television service on the market. Become a Slinger today. For all of your streaming video needs visit Boom Media, where you can get the best gear on the market. Ask questions and follow us on social media @JWMediaDC on Twitter. on Tumblr and Facebook
Our guest on the Subscribed Podcast is Kevin Towes, Head of Business Development at Adobe Video and Advertising Solutions. He has more than two decades of experience within the broadcast and film industries and has played key roles in the evolution of video technology. We talk to Kevin about the exciting world of TV Everywhere, the state of the media industry today and the future of OTT Video. For transcripts and more on the Subscription Economy, head over to www.zuora.com/podcast
Jason Osburn is the accomplished founder of Design Unto Others (DUO), an experience design consultancy that works with clients to uncover their core value and craft a great digital experience around it. Prior to DUO he's designed brand identities, digital platforms, award-winning apps, founded a successful TV Everywhere platform and leads an innovative consumer mobile app startup. Whether designing brand identities, apps, digital businesses or multidisciplinary teams he keeps a constant eye toward positive experiences that generate results. He's been recognized for both his graphic and digital design work which has appeared in Print, Communication Arts, Wired, as an Apple launch partner and featured multiple times in the app store, its hall of fame as well as on Google Play. On this episode, we discuss Jason's top 3 considerations to building world class digital user experiences. Product Vs Project Designing for a moment The three C's when building a product (capability, communication, convenience) Website: http://www.yesweduo.com PinYada: pinyadaapp.com Contact: Jason@yesweduo.com
"The Essence of Excellence: How to Create Awesome TV Apps" at TVOT NYC 2015[itvt] is pleased to present an audio recording of the TVOT NYC 2015 (December 3rd) session, "The Essence of Excellence: How to Create Awesome TV Apps." The session was described in the show brochure as follows:"Making sure the quality of the app matches the quality of the content is one of the most important things a content provider can do to ensure service success. Getting it right is not easy. With so many platforms, operating systems, devices and screen sizes, it's easy for a content provider to get overwhelmed by the challenge. In this session a panel of TV app developers and content providers with successful TV apps discuss what it takes to be great. They will examine what is needed to make a TV app shine, and some of the pitfalls to avoid that can drag it down." Panelists included:Colin Dixon, Principal, nScreenMedia (Moderator)Helge Hoibraaten, CEO, VimondMartijn van Horssen, CEO, 24iMatthew Nelson, Head of Marketing, You.i TVClark Pierce, SVP of TV Everywhere, Fox SportsMartin Sebelius, COO, Accedo Stay tuned for TVOT SF 2016 June 7-8th! http://www.thetvoftomorrowshow.com
"The Battle for TV Everywhere: MVPD's vs. Networks. Who Will Win?" at TVOT 2015[itvt] is pleased to present an audio recording of the TVOT 2015 session, "The Battle for TV Everywhere: MVPD's vs. Networks. Who Will Win?" The session was described in the show brochure as follows:"As OTT TV usage booms, the battle for control of TV Everywhere is on. Who will win? The MVPD's who control the Internet for 85% of the US population? Or the networks who control all of the content and much of the viewer loyalty? Based on moderator Alan Wolk's controversial piece, "It's Always the Ones You Don't Suspect," this debate will involve much audience participation, shouting, and laughter as we attempt to determine, once and for all, just how the future will play out." Panelists included:Sean Besser, Head of Platform, PeelColin Dixon, Principal Analyst, nScreenMediaErik Schwartz, Head of Product--Live, BitTorrentSeth Shapiro, Governor, Television AcademyJeremy Toeman, VP of Products, CNETAlan Wolk, Senior Analyst, TDG/Chairman, 2nd Screen Society (Moderator)
EPAM Master Class at TVOT 2015: Beyond "Watch" Apps: Building a Better Audience with Adobe Products[itvt] is please to announce the TVOT 2015 Master Class, "Beyond 'Watch' Apps: Building a Better Audience with Adobe Products."The Master Class--led by Martin Focazio, Senior Director of Strategy and Business Consulting at EPAM Systems--will take place at 11:40AM on Tuesday, June 23rd; and again at 9:10AM on Wednesday, June 24th. It is one of four Master Classes at TVOT 2015 (the others, which we will be announcing soon, will be presented by Adobe, Experian and TubeMogul).Description: The many challenges of delivering high-quality on-demand video via the Internet have largely been solved, or are at least managed. However, the challenges of finding--and retaining--a high-quality, economically viable audience are many and complex.This Master Class is created and presented by EPAM Systems, an Adobe implementation partner that has deployed Adobe products in over 40 media companies worldwide.In the class, we will focus on the practical realities of building a media management and delivery platform that does more than simply authenticate users and play video. We'll start with the assumption that the participant has experience with--or is at least generally familiar with--either Adobe Omniture and/or Adobe pass; we'll then show, through a step–by-step evolution of the Adobe products and capabilities involved, how to create better audience profiles that generate more engaging and personalized content catalogs, which in turn can improve engagement and overall audience value. This class is ideal for any content company that is considering a "direct-to-consumer" offering.URL: http://www.thetvoftomorrowshow.com
Phil Edwards, Andy Blume and Daniel Olivares are back in the studio with this week's look at all things Geek. Show Notes: Ruslan Kogan promises half-price groceries with Kogan Pantry, has Coles and Woolworths in sights [The Age] Robots are processing your Catch of the Day orders this Christmas [The Age] No CHOICE but to 'HideMyAss' for global content access? [iTWire] File-sharing site The Pirate Bay back online with reports of 'staff' rifts [The Age] Jay-Z takes on Beats and Spotify with acquisition of music-streaming services Tidal and WiMP for $56M [VentureBeat] Twitter finally delivers group messaging and video [Engadget] AOL To Lay Off About 150 People, Mostly In Sales; Folding Joystiq, TUAW Into Engadget [TechCrunch] GOOGLE: Glass Didn't Have The Impact We Had Hoped For [Business Insider] Apple announces record profits, earnings, and iPhone sales [Six Colors] 7 biggest revelations from Apple's historic earnings call [Cult of Mac] Apple's $80.3 million Australian tax bill revealed [SMH] Ghostbusters Officially Finds Its Female Leads [Vulture] TENplay cracks Apple TV in TV Everywhere push [SMH] Red Dwarf Season 11 Confirmed With Filming Date [What Culture] Something we mentioned in the show but missing in the Show Notes? Let us know via our Contact Page. Songs We Played: Rick Springfield - "Love Is Alright Tonight" [iTunes] Magic Bones - "Anytime Anywhere" [iTunes] Bob Welch - "Ebony Eyes" [iTunes] Walk The Moon - "Anna Sun" [iTunes] Fleetwood Mac - "Everywhere" [iTunes] Red Hot Chili Peppers - "Give It Away" [iTunes] Daniel Johns - "Aerial Love" [SoundCloud] Questions, Comments, Feedback and Suggestions are all welcome. Website - http://geeksinterrupted.fm Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GeeksInterrupted Twitter - https://twitter.com/GeeksOnAir Voicemail - http://www.speakpipe.com/GeeksInterrupted If you enjoyed this episode head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review and subscribe.
Scott Stanfield is the founder and CEO of Vertigo Software, Inc., a digital design and development shop for the media & entertainment business. He is a frequent public speaker, presenting on software technology and design for the past 20 years. Vertigo is making TV Everywhere happen for the major US broadcasters on mobile, desktop and consoles. Before starting Vertigo in 1997, Scott worked at Pixar in Point Richmond, California, which happens to be the current home of Vertigo. Scott holds a BS in Computer Science for Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Follow Scott on Twitter at @seesharp or email to scott@vertigo.com.
PART 2[itvt] is pleased to present an audio recording of the TVOT NYC 2014 session, "Reconceiving TV Measurement and Analytics: New Strategies and Techniques for Understanding the Audience." The session was described in the show brochure as follows:"This session will examine the many ways in which our ability to understand and generate data about the television audience is evolving. Among other things, panelists will explore how measurement companies are adapting their techniques in light of TV Everywhere, unbundling, and other phenomena that make television an increasingly IP-delivered, cross-platform, time- and place-shifted medium; how the measurement space is responding to the fact that non-traditional programming (such as YouTube channels, smart-TV programming services, etc.) is becoming increasingly popular among Millennials and other younger viewers; and how new techniques are emerging for deepening our understanding of the TV audience, its habits and its motivations, including techniques for relating viewing directly to purchasing behavior, and techniques that encourage viewers to help generate detailed data about themselves.The panel will bring together both established measurement and data/analytics companies that are successfully adapting to the changing measurement/data space, and upstarts that are promoting new ways of measuring and generating data on audiences." Panelists included:Jane Clarke, Managing Director, CIMM (Moderator)Srishti Gupta, President, Media Excellence Center, IRICathy Hetzel, Corporate President, RentrakLung Huang, VP of Global Partnerships, DunnhumbyBob Ivins, SVP of Business Development, RoviHenry Lawson, CEO, Autograph.meSteve White, CEO, Clarivoy
PART 1[itvt] is pleased to present an audio recording of the TVOT NYC 2014 session, "Reconceiving TV Measurement and Analytics: New Strategies and Techniques for Understanding the Audience." The session was described in the show brochure as follows:"This session will examine the many ways in which our ability to understand and generate data about the television audience is evolving. Among other things, panelists will explore how measurement companies are adapting their techniques in light of TV Everywhere, unbundling, and other phenomena that make television an increasingly IP-delivered, cross-platform, time- and place-shifted medium; how the measurement space is responding to the fact that non-traditional programming (such as YouTube channels, smart-TV programming services, etc.) is becoming increasingly popular among Millennials and other younger viewers; and how new techniques are emerging for deepening our understanding of the TV audience, its habits and its motivations, including techniques for relating viewing directly to purchasing behavior, and techniques that encourage viewers to help generate detailed data about themselves.The panel will bring together both established measurement and data/analytics companies that are successfully adapting to the changing measurement/data space, and upstarts that are promoting new ways of measuring and generating data on audiences." Panelists included:Jane Clarke, Managing Director, CIMM (Moderator)Srishti Gupta, President, Media Excellence Center, IRICathy Hetzel, Corporate President, RentrakLung Huang, VP of Global Partnerships, DunnhumbyBob Ivins, SVP of Business Development, RoviHenry Lawson, CEO, Autograph.meSteve White, CEO, Clarivoy
We hope you had a chance to attend our Take Five for Your Future webcast, “Targeting Consumers with Video Across Multiple Screens,” on September 4. Our panel of experts discussed how advertisers are capitalizing on today’s fragmented media world by targeting consumers whenever and wherever they watch video. If you couldn’t join us, or want to review some of the information again, you can view the complete webcast here. David Hallerman, Principal Analyst at eMarketer, kicked off the lively panel discussion by looking into his crystal ball and giving his thoughts on the growth we can expect for the digital video ad market over the next few years. Later in the webcast, David offered his advice on how advertising agencies should prepare clients for a "TV Everywhere" future, including how TV creative can be adapted for online use. Next up, Tracy Lewis, Senior Director, Sales Strategy & Development, at Comcast Spotlight, talked about how advertisers are responding to all the new video choices consumers have. Tracy also discussed how online video is a complement to traditional TV advertising and shared how it can help advertisers achieve their goals. Lastly, Tracy shared how Comcast Spotlight is using data analysis to reach audiences with online video, and he introduced the audience to Comcast Spotlight Video Plus (CSV+), sharing how it can segment online audiences geographically and demographically in the same way they can target their television campaigns. Rounding out the panel was Jim Nail, Principal Analyst at Forrester Research, who discussed the future of video advertising campaign planning and how it is moving towards becoming screen agnostic. Jim also discussed audience fragmentation and the opportunities it presents for advertisers. Later in the webcast, Jim talked about how advertisers will need to adjust their media planning in order to reach consumers in a time-shifted, multi-screen world and how the industry can take advantage of the long tail of fragmented viewership spread across online providers and cable networks To learn more about our panelists’ thoughts on the future of video advertising, listen to the full webcast now. To download the slides from this or other educational videos and webcasts, please visit: http://www.comcastspotlight.com/takefive
Rob Schneider is making his own TV show. He's also paying for it. Media Analyst Rich Greenfield on why “TV Everywhere” is a problematic consumer proposition.
[itvt] is pleased to present an audio recording of the TVOT NYC 2013 session, "TV Everywhere: Catalyst for the TV of Tomorrow?" The session was described in the show brochure as follows:"This session will attempt to identify the most significant recent developments in TVE, and to anticipate how they will impact television's roadmap over the coming year and beyond--from the perspective of broadcasters and content providers, pay-TV operators, the advertising business, viewers and other stakeholders." Panelists included:David Algranati, SVP of TV Product Innovation, RentrakSherry Brennan, SVP of Sales Strategy and Development, Fox NetworksSteve Donohue, Editor, FierceCable (Moderator)Chris Faw, SVP of Operations, Time Warner Cable MediaMark Garner, SVP of Business Development, Analytics and Distribution Marketing, A+E NetworksJeremy Helfand, VP of Adobe Primetime, AdobeMatt Strauss, SVP and General Manager of Video Services, Comcast Cable
Trends at this year's CES Show: 4K TVs - Actually we saw a lot of this last year as well. Perhaps Braden's prediction of a 4K TV year may actually come true! OLED TVs - Again, we saw OLED last year too. But this year we saw larger sizes. LG is a big player here. Sound Bars - Now you may be seeing why we decided not to go to CES. Sound Bars are big because the speakers on most modern thin TVs are terrible. But its genius!! This now gives manufacturers an opportunity to sell another piece of gear. Wireless Speakers - Offerings from manufacturers like Sonos and some other companies that you have never heard of before as well made an impact this year. Smart Home/ Home Automation - Nothing new here! Wasn't last year the year of home automation?? Even more manufacturers to get into the automation game this year. Higher Resolution Audio - This is a new trend and we like seeing it. The only issue is that high quality audio typically comes a high cost. Samsung Samsung showed a 110” UHD TV - We talked about the 85” model that forced a family to sell one of their daughters into slavery so they could pay the $40K pricetag. It looks like the 110 inch model won't be produced. At least at this time. Its more of a concept TV brought to CES to show what they can do. Will TVs like this ever get down in price to the point where projectors are no longer necessary? They also demonstrated an 85” that is “Bendable”. Turn it on and the edges curve towards you. Turn it off and its flat! Samsung to Unveil Secret Weapon at 2014 International CES - Samsung is reportedly planning to unveil its secret weapon, the V1 Bomb, a high-definition TV called Quantum-dot LED TV (QLED TV) at the 2014 International CES Samsung To Debut Wireless Streaming Speaker, Home Theater System, Portable Stereo And Two TV Soundbars Samsung unveils a new foundation for the smart home LG LG unveiled twelve 4K televisions for 2014 - They introduced the 105-inch 4K 105UC9 that has an aspect ratio of 21:9 and is powered by the webOS Smart TV platform. If you can't find any 4K content for these spiffy new TVs have no fear. LG has developed something called Tru-ULTRA HD Engine Pro. Its supposed to improve overall Ultra HD picture quality. That along with a new proprietary upscaling chip will make SD and HD content look better on Ultra HD televisions. Well at least according to LG. On the Audio side of things, LG says it worked with Harman Kardon to develop premium audio systems for each TV. But seriously, with TVs like these are you really thinking about not using a receiver? The remaining lineup: LG UB9800 Series - 4K, WebOS, Tru-Ultra HD Engine Pro, IPS, passive 3D, 65, 79, 84, 98 inches LG UB9500 Series - 4K, WebOS, IPS, passive 3D, 55, 65 inches LG UB8500 Series - 4K, WebOS, IPS, passive 3D, 49, 55 inches LG EC9800 - 4K, WebOS, OLED, Bendable, 77 inches LG EC9700 - 4K, WebOS, OLED, 55, 65 inches Panasonic TC-AX800U series - 4K, edge-lit local dimming, 65 and 58 inches. The 58 inch is available now. The 65 inch will be available in the spring. TC-55AS680U - 1080p, 240Hz refresh rate TC-AS650U series - 1080p, 3D, 60, 55, and 50. Cool touch pad remote! Available Today TC-60AS660U series - 1080p, Home Theater System Bundle, Touch Pad Remote TC-AS530U series - 1080p, 60, 55, 50, 39 inches Available Now TC-A400U series - 1080p, 50, 39, 32 inches. Available Today - Entry Series ZT80 Plasma 50, 55, 60, and 65 inches. Available in our dreams! Sony All 4K TVs support Netflix 4K Streaming! XBR-X950B series - 4K resolution, direct LED local dimming 85, 65 inches XBR-X900B series - 4K resolution, edge-lit LED local dimming, 79, 65, 55 inches XBR-X850B series - 4K resolution, Triluminous display, 70, 65, 55, 49 inches KDL-W950B series - 1080p resolution, edge-lit LED local dimming, 65, 55 inches KDL-W850B series - 1080p resolution, Wedge design, 70, 60 inches KDL-W800B series - 1080p resolution, 55, 50 inches KDL-60W630B - 1080p resolution, Smart TV, 60 inches KDL-W600B series - 1080p resolution, Smart TV, 48, 40 inches Wireless Speakers SRS-X9 - 2.1 wireless speaker with a bi-amped subwoofer, high-res audio files, Bluetooth, aptX, NFC, Wi-Fi, AirPlay, and DLNA. SRS-X7 - Similar to the X9 but without high-res audio, Wi-Fi, NFC and aptX Bluetooth, Airplay and DLNA support, and compatibility with Music Unlimited, Spotify and TuneIn Radio SRS-X5 - portable, built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and NFC, and can double as a hands free speakerphone when paired with your smartphone. Sharp SHARP delivers the first WISA compliant Universal Player - The SD-WH1000U Universal Player is the first, Wireless Speaker and Audio (WiSA™) Association, compliant component to transmit uncompressed sound at 24-bit/96kHz and video at Full HD (1080p) — wirelessly. The Sharp Universal Player has already been named a 2014 International CES Innovations Design and Engineering Awards Honoree in the High Performance Home Audio category. The SD-WH1000U will have an MSRP of $3,999.99 and will begin shipping in the spring of 2014 Sharp Aquos Quattron Plus TV - At half the price of a 4K TV of the same screen size the Plus has 10 million more sub pixels than a regular 1080p TV. Retina Display for TVs?? The TV will accept 4K content and will scale 1080p content to make use of every one of the 10 Million sub pixels! Sharp claims they have put more TVs over 60 inches into American homes than any other manufacturer. Sharp Sound Bar - The HT-SB602, is designed to compliment 60" and larger flat panel televisions. Its a 2.1-channel, 310-watt sound bar system with a wireless subwoofer. It has built-in Bluetooth and can be paired using NFC. This system can be set up horizontally either in front of a TV base (including an IR extender for the TV) or wall-mounted and features dual HDMI inputs and output, 3D sound support, Dolby and DTS decoding and an optical input. $500 available in the Spring. Vizio VIZIO announced its all-new P-Series Ultra HD Full-Array LED Smart TV collection. Featuring a backlight that consists of 64 Active LED Zones, HEVC Codec for Ultra HD streaming and VIZIO's V6 six-core processor that combines a quad-core GPU and dual-core CPU for performance and speed. The VIZIO P-Series Ultra HD Full-Array LED Smart TV collection comes in 50”, 55”, 60”, 65”and 70” screen sizes. Prices start at $999.99 for the 50” model and go up to $2599.99 for the 70” model. Looks like these TVs will support Netflix 4K content. JVC JVC introduced three new Ultra HD LCD TVs. The 55-inch DM55UXA ($1,899.99), 65-inch DM65UXA ($2,499.99) and the largest JVC TV to date, the 85-inch DM85UXA ($9,999.99). These are Direct LED TVs. JVC already announced their new line of projectors at CEDIA Other Announcements Home Automation - ADT showed a package called Pulse that can be controlled by voice along with the traditional methods. Belkin showed a device that controls anything than can be turned on and off via a DC switch called the Maker Kit. No pricing. Lowe's showed more devices from their Iris line of home automation The Canary system uses HD video camera and safety sensors to track everything from motion, temperature and air quality to vibration, sound, and activity to help keep you, your family and your belongings safe. Samsung SmartCam - Samsung's new SmartCam HD and SmartCam HD Outdoor offer 1080p Full HD streaming and 128 degree ultra-wide angle lenses, giving consumers the ability to remotely monitor activity - both indoor and out - with full detail and clarity, via any computer or mobile device with no additional monthly video storage or monitoring fees. Outdoor model goes for $299. Revolv - Makers of the $299 Home Automation hub that unites differing protocols announced that their product will be available at Home Depot stores. Look for them by the end of January. NETGEAR - announced a couple of wireless IP Cameras that are HD. The HMNC100 and HMNC500 are 720p and support 802.11n dual band. We have requested an evaluation unit. Pricing and availability to come. NETGEAR - NETGEAR had a few announcements some of the ones we thought were cool are: The AC750 Range Extender. Its supports 802.11b/g/n and ac and plugs into a wall outlet. You simply connect it to your network and then it creates a powerful hotspot! They also released a free Android app that analyzes your wireless network. Finally, NETGEAR showed the NeoMediacat HDMI Dongle. Its essentially an Android set top box in a USB stick. Its Miracast enabled so you can send content from your mobile devices to the connected TV. Polaroid - Introduced a 50-inch LED 4K Ultra HD TV (50GSR9000) for $999. They also introduced a 50-inch LED Smart TV (50GSR7100 ) that's Roku Ready via an included Roku Streaming Stick that plugs into the sets MHL port. The Smart TV will sell for $599 US. Dolby unveils technology to improve TV brightness - On Monday, at the International CES gadget show, the company unveiled Dolby Vision, a technology that increases the brightness and contrast of TV sets. Prototype models will be on display from TV manufacturers such as Sharp and TCL. Standard TV sets emit about 100 nits -- a unit of brightness roughly equivalent to one candle per square meter. As a reference, a 100-watt lightbulb emits 18,000 nits. Dolby says its prototype monitor can put out 4,000 nits. Intel plans a CES coup: Android and Windows in the same computer - Internally known as "Dual OS," Intel's idea is that Android would run inside of Windows using virtualization techniques, so you could have Android and Windows apps side by side without rebooting your machine. Netflix - Confirmed that it will stream House of Cards in 4K this year. This will only be available to 4K TVs that have a Netflix app embedded in them. Confirmed Samsung UHD TVs will have this capability. Roku - Announced a partnership with TCL and Hisense that will have the Roku player embedded into some models. The Roku will make money off of advertising that comes through the app. TV sizes will range between 32 and 55 inches. Channel Master DVR+ - Wins Innovations 2014 Design and Engineering Award. DVR+ is a thin (1/2 inch high) device that allows consumers to receive and record local broadcast programming without a subscription or contract, utilizing a simple digital antenna. In addition, consumers have access to streaming video services and enhanced guide data with a broadband connection. For the TV Everywhere enthusiast, DVR+ is compatible with the Slingbox® 500, providing access to all live and recorded content on any connected mobile device, either around the home or around the world. DVR+, priced at $249.99, is available now from Channel Master at www.channelmaster.com HAL: The Next Generation of Home Entertainment System - HAL®, the voice and gesture activated, remote control replacement that connects easily to a user's TV, was demoed for the first-time ever at CES 2014. With HAL, users can change channels, set the DVR to record the latest episode of any show, browse the internet, stream movies, make video calls, play games and much more. With just the sound of a user's voice or the wave a hand HAL, which stands for Human Algorithm LTE, is able to handle the following commands: Stream movies and music on Netflix and Pandora Change channels on any cable box by channel number or specific network Control the volume of the TV Set the DVR to record an upcoming show Place video and phone calls over Skype or on a cell phone Set picture-in-picture so users can answer a Skype call while watching a movie Display a user's Facebook feed and photos Conduct internet searches Show the latest viral videos from YouTube Play Angry Birds or Fruit Ninja Dish announces streaming app for PlayStation consoles - Have a PS3 or PS4 and a Hopper. Well now there is an app that turns it into a Joey. You can even use the game controller as the remote. Dish announces wireless Joey - An 802.11ac WiFi access point is used to create a closed network. You can connect up to two set-top boxes per access point. Phorus PR5 Receiver with DTS PLAY-FI - Making its debut at the 2014 International Consumer Electronics Show, the new Phorus (a DTS subsidiary) PR5 Receiver with Play-Fi will allow you to stream high-quality audio directly from a connected smartphones, tablets or PC, wirelessly to existing audio systems over a standard home Wi-Fi network, with zero loss in music quality. Compatible with nearly all AVRs, HTiBs, soundbars, and powered speakers, Play-Fi forges a seamless connection between audio systems, mobile devices and music, creating the ultimate infrastructure within the home to play your music from any device, in as many rooms as you want to listen to it. In addition to multi-room and multi-zone streaming from any device running the Play-Fi application, the Phorus PR5 Receiver with Play-Fi also supports Bluetooth(R) AptX(R), and AAC streaming, as well as direct streaming from iTunes on OSX and Windows. STEIGER DYNAMICS Introduces MAVEN - MAVEN, the most powerful custom-built HTPC in its segment, is setting a new standard for the modern living room. Due to its sleek design, ultra-silent operation, and easy integration with other home theater components, the systems blend perfectly into any existing setup. Combined with a large-screen Full HD or 4K TV, the MAVEN replaces numerous devices like Blu-ray players, DVRs, Desktop PCs and gaming consoles. Up to 12 TB of WD storage provide the capacity for 1,000 Full HD Blu-ray movies, 3 million MP3s, or 3,000 hours of HD TV recording. The integrated home server functionality allows the streaming of the entire media library to mobile devices. All components are designed for continuous operation and are carefully selected based on durability, performance, and quietness. MSRP $999 Tivo demoed Network DVR Prototype - TiVo showed off a prototype of a network-based DVR. A network-based approach will also help cable operators and programmers manage complex content rights, enabling them to create catch-up TV services and other new tiers, and to splice targeted ads shows that are recorded in the cloud. TiVo has not announced any customers for its nDVR. Gefen Wireless HDMI Extender - The GefenTV Wireless for HDMI 60 GHz extender system sends high definition audio and video to any HDTV display up to 33 feet (10 meters). This wireless product is comprised of small table-top Sender and Receiver units. It supports resolutions up to 1080p Full HD, 3DTV, CEC, and 7.1-channels of High Bit Rate (HBR) lossless digital audio such as Dolby® TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio™. The Wireless for HDMI 60 GHz is specifically designed to transmit within a room. Its signal will not penetrate through walls, facilitating interference-free operation of multiple units in adjacent venues and close proximity. Line-of-sight placement of transceivers, however, is not necessary. Thanks to its small form-factor, high performance, and near-zero latency, this product is ideal for high-definition A/V extension within a conference room or home theater installation. Available now for $450.
Het media landschap verandert in razendsnel tempo. Mediabedrijven kijken daarin steeds beter naar vormen van commercie. CEO Bart-Jan van Genderenvan Consolidated Media Industries ziet in deze ontwikkelingen grote kansen voor de verdere digitalisering van media: ‘Content is niet langer king’. Google, Amazon en Apple zijn volgens Van Genderen de trend bepalers van nu. Volgens de CEO van het in Hilversum gevestigde digitale mediabedrijf is content niets meer waard zonder automatisering. CMI speelt dan ook met haar dochterondernemingen Infostrada Sports Group, TV Everywhere en Dutchview, hier op in.Het bedrijf kijkt daarbij ook over de landsgrenzen. Bart-Jan van Genderen: ‘Onze ambitie zit in de globalisering’. Het Hilversumse bedrijf is momenteel goed voor 120 miljoen euro omzet en heeft ruim 1000 man in dienst. Het grootste gedeelte zit daarvan in Nederland. Zo’n 80 mensen zijn voor CMI werkzaam in China.ToekomstVan Genderen is momenteel in gesprek met diverse partijen voor het sportdomein en voor video on demand. Ook die overnames staan in het teken van de internationalisering van het bedrijf. Naast die overnames kijkt CMI ook naar andere ontwikkelingen in het buitenland waar zij op in kunnen spelen. Als voorbeeld noemt Van Genderen de grote fitness industrie in de Verenigde Staten: ‘We zijn daar bezig een eigen platform te creeren.’Van Genderen voorspelt dat er ook in Nederland grote veranderingen aan zitten komen in de mediabranche: ‘Als on demand toegankelijker wordt, zal dit ook harder gaan groeien’. De CEO van CMI gelooft daarbij niet dat traditionele televisie zal verdwijnen: ‘Het zal en en zijn’.
"Envisioning the Cable of Tomorrow" at TVOT NYC Intensive 2012[itvt] is pleased to present an audio recording of the session, "Envisioning the Cable of Tomorrow," which was one of the highlights of TVOTNYC Intensive 2012 (December 10th).The session was described in the show brochure as follows:"This session will explore the future of the cable platform, business and user experience. Panelists will discuss such topics as the transition to IP; the development of the Converged Cable Access Platform (CCAP); the incorporation of connected TV and other consumer electronics platforms into the cable ecosystem; multiplatform in-home and "TV Everywhere" streaming; managed home services such as broadband-based monitoring, security and automation; cloud-based services and user interfaces; personalization technologies; the future of cable user-interface design; new platforms that bring "TV Everywhere" to cable subscribers--with or without the consent of their cable operator; how cable plans to extend its reach beyond the home and beyond the screen; and more."Panelists included:Don Dulchinos, SVP of Advanced Services, CableLabsOlivier Lacour, VP of Design, CiscoCliff Mercer, SVP of Engineering, ActiveVideoArthur Orduna, Chief Innovation Officer, ADT (moderator)Sam Vasisht, CMO, VeveoAgent Provocateur: Anand Subramanian, CEO, NimbleTV
Leah Lamb is the online producer for the Green Channel for Current TV (www.current.com/green/). Founded by former Vice President Al Gore, Current is the only 24/7 cable and satellite television network and Internet site produced and programmed in collaboration with its audience. Current connects young adults with what is going on in their world, from their perspective, in their own voices. Current's Green Channel features compelling, innovative, inspiring, and breaking news about the sustainability green scene. Leah's latest features on the Copenhagen Climate talks are truly cutting edge, particularly among U.S. media outlets. Tune in as we talk with Leah about the future of the sustainability, and green media.
Leah Lamb is the online producer for the Green Channel for Current TV (www.current.com/green/). Founded by former Vice President Al Gore, Current is the only 24/7 cable and satellite television network and Internet site produced and programmed in collaboration with its audience. Current connects young adults with what is going on in their world, from their perspective, in their own voices. Current's Green Channel features compelling, innovative, inspiring, and breaking news about the sustainability green scene. Leah's latest features on the Copenhagen Climate talks are truly cutting edge, particularly among U.S. media outlets. Tune in as we talk with Leah about the future of the sustainability, and green media.
Tracy Swedlow, editor-in-chief of InteractiveTV Today [itvt], speaks to CEO and co-founder of thePlatform, Ian Blaine. thePlatofrm is headquartered in Seattle, Washington and is one of the leading online white-label video management and publishing services for broadband, mobile and some of the biggest brands in TV programming. thePlatform was acquired by Comcast Interactive Media in the last few years. The company is behind the cable industry's "TV Everywhere" initiative, which is on everybody's mind, but not much is known about it. Ian is here not only to give us some insight into what they're doing, if he can, but to talk about their general technology goals for thePlatform: growing emphasis on better Search Engine Optimization, recommendation technologies, and policy setting; working with 3rd party backoffice providers and other developers; and integrating with social networks such as Facebook. We'll also ask him about whether they are interested in the future of broadband TV monetization using thePlatorm for t/vcommerce opportunities and where the challenges are ahead. Read our daily news at http://itvt.com and subscribe to our free email newsletter.